Calling all artists: Exhibition opportunity with a cash prize

Calling all artists: Wales Contemporary is an international art competition inviting artists to enter artworks into a touring exhibit, with the chance to win a cash prize. Submit your work by 2 December. 

Now in its fifth year, Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes is an international open competition developed by the Waterfront Gallery with support from the Welsh Government.

Wales Contemporary invites artists from all around the world to enter work in 2D or 3D and any subject matter. Accepted mediums include painting, sculpture, drawing, print, ceramic, glass, textile, collage, mixed media, and more. (Please note that photography, digital prints and film are not accepted)

All of the entries will be considered by a prestigious panel of judges: Ian 'H' Watkins, Kelvin Okafor & Katherine Jones RA.

Approximately 150 works will be selected for Wales Contemporary which will be on show at The Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks in February 2025 followed by a touring show at Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven in March 2025.

Key details: 

• artists are invited to submit artworks in 2D or 3D of any subject matter. Accepted mediums include painting, sculpture, drawing, print, ceramic, glass, textile, collage, mixed media and more. 
• The exhibition will open at The Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, London, in February 2025 followed by a touring show at The Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven in March 2025. 
• Artists will be in the running to win prizes totalling £15,000 with a top prize of £3,000. 
• The application deadline is Monday 2 December 2024, 5pm GMT. 
• You can find all the information and submit your work on the call for entries portal: https://artopps.co.uk/opportunities/walescontemporary-24